Archive for August 21, 2008

Homemade Flea Bath Recipe

21 Aug 2008

No Comment  Cat Worms, Fleas, Parasites, Dog Worms, Fleas, Parasites

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com

Looking for an inexpensive way to keep your pets flea-free? Then give this easy-to-make flea bath a try:

What You Need:

  • One lemon
  • A pot
  • Water
  • A spray bottle, sponge or pet brush

What You Do:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Then, remove from heat.

2. Add a sliced lemon to the pot, and allow it to steep overnight.

3. Apply the resulting liquid to your pet with a spray bottle, sponge or brush.

4. Repeat daily or as needed.

Why This Works

Lemons contain limonene, a chemical that kills and repels fleas.

Benefits of Using a Lemon Flea Bath

  • inexpensive
  • all natural
  • non-irritating
  • highly effective
  • soothes and heals existing flea bites
  • environmentally- friendly

Tips and Warnings

1) Avoid contact with the eyes.
2) Keep the hot liquid away from pets and children.

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